GRILLED PEACHES OR NECTARINES WITH ICE CREAM AND TOASTED ALMONDS
When stone fruit is in season, try it in this quick and unusual form. Choose slightly firm peaches or nectarines so that they don't get too soft when cooked. A perfect summer dessert!

4 large, ripe peaches, pitted and peeled
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pint vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup toasted almonds

Prepare a fire in a charcoal or wood grill or preheat a gas grill. Rub the grill with a little of the olive oil, and sprinkle the peaches with the remainder. Place the peaches cut side down on the grill, searing them until grid marks appear, about 3 to 4 minutes. Turn and sear the other side until the peach is heated through, another 2 to 3 minutes.

Remove to dessert plates and serve with the ice cream and the toasted almonds

Serves 4